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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1955

Page

4

Big Business Faces Two Fronts in Antitrust Debate

The article outlines concerns that big firms may overwhelm smaller rivals. It covers auto makers Ford and General Motors granting 20 cent hourly wage benefits, threatening three small auto companies. It also notes antitrust probes into steel merger potential, with National Steel’s Ernest Weir warning about extensive investigations for any large-scale consolidation.

Sam Dawson New York General Motors Ford House Ernest T. Weir National Steel Weir Bethlehem Steel Youngstown Sheet & Tube Senate Judiciary Justice Department Bethlehem Youngstown Arthur B. Homer

Earn money by work not allowance says Dr Crane

Case 0 359 Bobby an 11 year old resents weekly allowance and his parents claim they cannot match peers. Dr George W Crane argues earn as you go with age appropriate tasks, paid daily or weekend chores, to teach money value and responsibility.

Bobby George W. Crane Bobby K

Benelux shows path to European unity

The Benelux trio of Holland Belgium and Luxembourg press a practical push toward European unity through a customs union and coal and steel cooperation. Their approach contrasts with France and other nations by emphasizing negotiated compromises, avoiding supranational agencies, and signaling a real, but fragile, chance for deeper integration amid Cold War pressures.

Europe Holland Belgium Luxembourg British Isles Benelux Coal and Steel Community NATO Michael Hoffman New York Times France Free World

Adenauer Praised as Europe’s Elder Statesman in Washington

During Adenauer’s Washington visit two American officials honored his role in rebuilding Germany. John J. McCloy and Dr. James Bryant Conant lauded his vigor integrity and moral vision while noting the transition from defeated Germany to a reborn nation under his leadership. Adenauer thanked the press corps and reflected on ongoing work.

Konrad Adenauer Washington Germany John J. McCloy U. S James Bryant Conant Bonn Dr. Adenauer Europe Churchill Adolf Hitler McCloy Lucius Clay I. G. Farben Trust Frankfurt Cologne United States Kremlin Dr. Conant Washington Press Corps

Ford and GM Agree on Supplemental Pay for Laid-Off Workers

Ford and General Motors propose trust funds to aid laid-off workers, topping up state unemployment. Funds reach 55 million and 150 million dollars respectively, with payouts capped at 26 weeks and reduced if funds shrink. Approval hinges on tax deductibility and state consent rules.

Washington Ford General Motors

Negotiations cited as decisive for free world and German reunification

A leader urges patience in talks with an opponent lacking time pressure. He warns against over criticism that could weaken negotiators and strengthen opponents. He emphasizes the importance of seeking reunification of Germany through careful diplomacy.

Free World Germany

Doctor Answers Reader Questions on Diabetes and Other Health Topics

Dr. Edwin P Jordan offers straight talk on diabetes management including insulin use for mothers, risks of neglect, and the option of oral substitutes. He explains uterine removal via vaginal hysterectomy, discusses whether illness can be tied to sin, and addresses cancer contagion myths, Rh blood aging, and skin brown spots with cautious guidance.

Edwin P. Jordan M. D W. A

Stars Say Tomorrow Brings Unusual Skill and Harmony

The writing urges readiness for tasks needing cleverness and endurance and predicts a constructive day. It notes unusual achievement for birthdays tomorrow, potential improvements for projects started earlier, and harmonious social life through 1955 with tension possible late in the period. Early 1956 outlook remains favorable for business and personal matters.

Three Murders Close in on Michael Shayne Case

In a tense room, Tim Rourke and Michael Shayne deduce a dead woman in a car trunk ties to Mrs Allerdice and an $80,000 sum. They fear a blackmailer scheme and press for clues as they plot morgue research and a risky pursuit.

Tim Shayne Lacy Rourke Allerdice Mike Jack Bristow Mrs. Allerdice Bristow Timothy Rourke Tother Will Gentry

Public Forum Advocates Dover Township Volunteer Fire Service

Lawrence Tag Patterson from Millfield urges Dover Township trustees to recruit volunteers from East Millfield Sugar Creek Bailey Run Chauncy and both Millfields to support a formal volunteer fire force. He claims past fires could have been saved with proper equipment and proposes trustee action and insurance for named volunteers. He signs June 15 Millfield.

the Messenger Dover Township East Millfield Sugar Creek Baily Run Chauncey East West Millfield Lawrence Tag Patterson Millfield

Ewington Personal News Briefs Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. Watha Farley took her daughter Easter to a Columbus hospital for treatment. Mrs. George Killin traveled to Pineville West Virginia where her husband works as a coal mine bulldozer operator. Roy Ervin and his wife will care for the home. Miss Dora and Effie Hysell of Geneva Ohio visited the A O Woodall family. Mrs. F E Strill visited Mrs Anise Cameron. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Waldrone and others spent a weekend with Mrs. L B Terry. Donna Polsiey Opal Smith and Paul Crosby with daughter Paula Ann visited Mrs. Anise Cameron and Rodney Sprouse. Verna Woodall noted.

Ewington Watha Farley Columbus Easter George Killin Pineville W. Va Roy Ervin Dora Effie Hysell Geneva Ohio A. O. Woodall FE. S.trill

Radio Programs Schedule Fragment From Historic Listing

A garbled array of radio time blocks lists programs and hosts including News for 15 Minutes, Newscast by Three, Daily Commentary, One Man's Family, Dane Shore, Disk Derby, London Melodies, Boxi Dance Orchestra, Traveling Guide, Metropolitan Opera, Bandstand, Skinny Ennis, Preakness Race coverage, and Guy Lombardo segments among many others, with scattered times and station tags. The fragment shows a busy schedule mix of news, music, drama, and variety across multiple networks and hosts.

Cba Abe News Cbs Abe Cbs News Mentary Nbe One Man's Family Cbe Music Daneh Shore Sreah Uae Mbe Bing Croaby Amos-Andy Abe Beat Mbs Heart Boxi Abe Netary Abe London News & Varieties All Nets Bs Pry Pee Wee King Cbe Navy Scaiapone Vincent Lopez Metropolitan Opera Wilson Toa

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